Credit: The Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Nene (42), from Brazil, dribbles past New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 15, 2013 in Washington.

Credit: The Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Trevor Booker (35) shoots over New Orleans Hornets forward Lou Amundson (17) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 15, 2013 in Washington.

Credit: The Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Nene (42), from Brazil, and New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon (10) scramble for the loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 15, 2013 in Washington. The Wizards won 96-87.

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WASHINGTON — Heard the one about the point guard who can't shoot? That's supposed to be John Wall.

Helpless from long range for so long, the Washington Wizards point guard had his best shooting game as a pro Friday night, a night so successful that the names Larry Bird, Jim Furyk and Jason Kidd were kicked around when discussing what went right.